- pickup 156,028
- 447 below average
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- Stilwell, OK
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1998 ford ranger review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Great handling on and off road. introductionford has completely redesigned its ranger. We drove a ranger 4x4 in the hungry valley off-road park northwest of los angeles. Rough, sandy roads failed to upset this truck even when it was driven quickly through rutted corners. But what was really surprising was its impressive handling and steering response on paved mountain roads. The front third of the frame now features fully boxed side frame rails for a significant increase in torsional rigidity. A rigid frame reduces unwanted vibration and allows the engineers to design a suspension that more precisely controls wheel movement for improved ride and handling. as a result, they developed a new front suspension with short- and long-arms that works with a rack-and-pinion steering system borrowed from the ford explorer for sharp steering response and improved cornering stability. When disengaged, all front driveline components are disconnected at the wheels, so fuel economy is improved and noise and vibration are reduced. the ranger's functional changes are wrapped in a tough new look. New sheet metal from the a-pillars forward lowers the hood line for improved visibility, high-speed stability and fuel efficiency. Ford redesigned the grille, bumpers, head lamps and parking lamps. The hood is aluminum to reduce weight. It is best suited for those who value fuel economy and low emissions. When equipped with the automatic transmission, it allows the ranger to qualify for california's low emissions vehicle standard. choose one of two v6 engines for serious pulling or hauling power. A 3. 0-liter v6 comes with a revised intake manifold that helps increase torque to 178 pound-feet and 147 horsepower. a 4. 0-liter v6 generates 223 pound-feet of torque and 158 horsepower; an optional five-speed automatic transmission is available with this engine that we highly recommend. all engines are kept cooler by bigger radiators. Regular cab wheelbases have been stretched to 111. 6 or 117. 5 inches, depending on body style. Extended cab (supercab) versions maintain a 125. 9-inch wheelbase. new splash models with chrome wheels are available for the fashion conscious in both 4x2 and 4x4 configuration. prices start at $11,895. The 4. 0-liter v6 added $450, the 5-speed automatic added $1,105. Options added another $665, but discounts totaled $1,445, resulting in a $22,810 bottom line for a top-of-the-line model. interiorregular cab rangers have been lengthened three inches. That's a big improvement as last year's regular cab models offered insufficient legroom for tall drivers and restricted rake for the seat backs. This year, there's more interior space, increased seat travel, and the seat can be reclined farther. There's also more space available behind the seat for storing stuff and a storage tray has been added to make this more convenient. we still recommend the roomy supercab models for all but the most serious of work trucks. The big benefits of the supercab are the increased cabin space and convenient storage for gear. the ranger shares the explorer's dash and easy to use switchgear and instrument panel. Steering response and handling in transient maneuvers could almost be described in sports car terms. Winding over narrow mountain roads north of los angeles, we found the ranger to be a vehicle that inspires confidence in the driver. Before long we were rounding curves with bravado usually reserved for sports sedans. it rides nice, too. The harshest ride is found in the splash models with suspensions tuned for improved handling. This five-speed automatic shifts as smoothly as a lexus and always keeps the v6 in its primary torque range and its efficiency matches that of the 5-speed manual. It's a great combination. summarythe new ranger may be the best compact pickup truck on the market. The styling is completely different, however, giving each a distinctive appearance. While the ford looks tough, the mazda looks sporty. They are both good-looking trucks and a debate rages as to which is more attractive. Mazda b-series trucks offer a compelling alternative to the toyota tacoma, with the mazda delivering more truck per dollar. assembled inlouisville, kentucky; twin cities, minnesota; edison, new jersey. options as testedxlt trim with air conditioning, cruise control, power windows, door locks and mirrors, aluminum wheels and sliding rear window; 4. 0-liter v6, 5-speed automatic, am/fm/cd/cassette, flip-out quarter windows, leather-wrapped steering wheel, fog lamps, two-tone paint. model tested4x4 xlt supercab. AM/FM✔ Power Windows✔ Cruise Control✔ Air Conditioning✔ Chrome Wheels✔ Aluminum Wheels
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